1-5a=16

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Solution for 1-5a=16 equation: 


Simplifying
1 + -5a = 16

Solving
1 + -5a = 16

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-1' to each side of the equation.
1 + -1 + -5a = 16 + -1

Combine like terms: 1 + -1 = 0
0 + -5a = 16 + -1
-5a = 16 + -1

Combine like terms: 16 + -1 = 15
-5a = 15

Divide each side by '-5'.
a = -3

Simplifying
a = -3

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